Rosalind Russell
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).
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Wear pink for Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.
Blue-green algae in Espanola lake, which provides water to the municipality
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey, and it contains toxins.
Memorialization of former AB Ellis Public School underway
The transformation of the former A.B. Ellis Public School site is one step closer to completion.
Man extradited and charged in connection to fatal fire in Huron Shores
A fourth person has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores.
Kenjgewin Teg to launch First Accredited Program from IAESC: Indigenous Studies Program
Kenjgewin Teg is launching its first accredited program from the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC).
Jacko reinstated to head up Little NHL
Marian Jacko has been reinstated as the President of the Little Native Hockey League.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and his council will be on hand for the official proclamation that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Drinking water advisory issued for Kagawong
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory for all residents of Kagawong on Manitoulin Island.
Horse dies from West Nile Virus in East Algoma
The Algoma Veterinary Clinic has confirmed a horse has died of West Nile in East Algoma.
NOSDA meets with several ministers as part of AMO conference
The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association had several meetings with several Ontario ministers at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa.
Petition underway on Manitoulin Island to keep Beer Store open
A petition is underway across Manitoulin Island for the Ontario government to cancel the closure of the Island’s one and only Beer Store.
Eight-year-old shooting victim to be buried on Manitoulin Island
An eight-year-old boy who died following a random shooting early Saturday morning, August 16th, has come home to Manitoulin Island.
Sables-Spanish Rivers Township councillor opposes solar farm
Mike Mercieca was the only councillor to vote down a motion by Sables-Spanish Rivers Council to begin the process of looking into a solar farm.
AMO underway in Ottawa – local leaders in attendance
Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services Administration Chief Administrative Officer, Donna Stewart and Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais, who also sits on the board, are in Ottawa over the next three days to take part in the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference.
Elliot Lake man honoured for support of Espanola/Northshore Snowarama
Easter Seals has recognized the work of an Elliot Lake man who has lent his support to the organization through the Espanola/NorthShore Snowarama.
Major solar project being proposed for Sables-Spanish Rivers Township
A major solar project proposal for Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has gone through the first step, council approval.
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Wear pink for Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink next Thursday, September 11th, as the board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.
Blue-green algae in Espanola lake, which provides water to the municipality
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey, and it contains toxins.
Memorialization of former AB Ellis Public School underway
The transformation of the former A.B. Ellis Public School site is one step closer to completion.
Man extradited and charged in connection to fatal fire in Huron Shores
A fourth person has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores.
Kenjgewin Teg to launch First Accredited Program from IAESC: Indigenous Studies Program
Kenjgewin Teg is launching its first accredited program from the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC).
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